The American Airlines flight that crashed with 60 passengers and four crew members onboard reportedly split in half after its collision on Wednesday.

Awful newsAn American Airlines plane carrying 64 people has crashed after a collision with a military helicopter.The PSA Airlines

An American Airlines flight was preparing to land at the Reagan Washington National Airport when it collided mid-air with the military aircraft and split into three pieces.

After American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter collided mid-air, officials share insight into the respective pilots’ communication with air traffic control.